Best Cabin Camping near Buford, GA

Cabin options near Buford, Georgia include properties at both Margaritaville and Tiny Cabin, offering varying levels of amenities and comfort. Margaritaville cabins feature full electric hookups, drinking water, showers, and toilets with access to firewood and picnic tables. The Tiny Cabin property provides a more intimate setting with electric hookups, drinking water, showers and toilets. A review mentioned that "hosts were amazing and accommodating" and the cabin featured "an outdoor shower and my sweaty soccer son loved it. The ceiling fan and air conditioning unit do a great job of cooling in this GA heat." Several properties provide fire rings, tables, and grill setups for outdoor cooking and dining.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Fort Yargo State Park Campground offers cabin accommodations with electricity, water hookups, and shower facilities. Stone Mountain Park Campground provides cabin rentals with amenities such as electric hookups, sewer connections, and drinking water access. Most locations require reservations, particularly during summer months and weekends. Pet policies vary by location - Margaritaville allows pets at their cabin sites while Tiny Cabin prohibits pets. A recent review noted that Margaritaville is "beautiful, well maintained, and had plenty to do for everyone."

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Cooking facilities vary from property to property, with some offering basic kitchenettes and others providing only outdoor grills or fire rings. Margaritaville features an on-site market for basic supplies, while other locations lack on-site provisioning. Firewood is available for purchase at several locations including Margaritaville and Stone Mountain Park. Visitors staying at the Tiny Cabin location benefit from a small desk where guests can work if needed, according to reviews. Cabin guests should check specific amenity lists when booking as furnishing levels differ significantly between locations.

Best Cabin Sites Near Buford, Georgia (48)

    1. Stone Mountain Park Campground

    91 Reviews
    Stone Mountain, GA
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (770) 498-5710

    $44 - $65 / night

    "Several options available. RV hook ups, camp grounds, and yurt rentals. I did not rent a yurt but have heard good things from friends who have."

    "First, everything is contained and available. The views of the lake, and, yes, the mountain are gorgeous. There is a nice spacious check-in store."

    2. Fort Yargo State Park Campground

    41 Reviews
    Winder, GA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (770) 867-3489

    $27 - $275 / night

    "Fort Yargo is in the Winder Ga area and is close to Helen, Jefferson, Athens and Atlanta. Entering the campground is a nice paved road and leads to tent camping, cabins, yurts and RV sites."

    "Parking lot is a short walk to campsite. Bathhouse is at the parking area. Picnic table and fire pit at site. Wooded area but not secluded, limited shade on table."

    3. Margaritaville

    6 Reviews
    Lake Sidney Lanier, GA
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (470) 323-3486

    $63 - $100 / night

    "We had a pave site full hookup pull thru with lake view. Very easy to get in and out, private and quiet, we had a picnic table, fire ring and bbq grill."

    4. Don Carter State Park Campground

    35 Reviews
    Lula, GA
    24 miles
    +1 (678) 450-7726

    $25 - $225 / night

    "While usually that would be a bit weird this park made it one of the most amazing feelings on earth. I pulled in late afternoon, deer were grazing in the primitive camp zones."

    "This is Georgia's newest state park (2013) and it is a beautiful park! The staff is great and there is plenty to see/do!"

    5. Tiny Cabin

    1 Review
    Suwanee, GA
    7 miles
    +1 (770) 355-2121

    $45 - $55 / night

    "We stayed for 2 nights for a soccer tournament and it was the perfect location. Not on the listing was an outdoor shower and my sweaty soccer son loved it."

    6. Amicalola Falls State Park Camping

    58 Reviews
    Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, GA
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (706) 265-4703

    "RV/tent camping and cabin rentals. Campsites had wifi and pretty good tv signal. There's also a lodge/hotel on site with a restaurant, with gorgeous views overlooking the valley below."

    "The Approach trail is 8.3 miles to Springer Mountain from the lower Amicalola State Park parking lot. So there is more history and lore here than meets the eye."

    7. Red Top Mountain State Park Campground

    78 Reviews
    Emerson, GA
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (770) 975-0055

    $40 - $315 / night

    "I really liked the booking process, because it shows you exactly what spot is available and it even shows you a pic of the site you’ll be getting. Our site was only $35 a night + a $5 parking pass."

    "On the fringe of the Metro Atlanta area, this campground is located on all sports Lake Allatoona."

    8. James Shackleford Memorial Park

    1 Review
    Auburn, GA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (770) 963-4002

    "Not much to say about it pretty much all the sites around the lake area the same in Hall county Gwinnett it was very peaceful nice people was able to find plenty of outdoor stuff to do hope other people"

    9. Vogel State Park Campground

    67 Reviews
    Suches, GA
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (706) 745-2628

    $30 - $290 / night

    "Beautiful State Park with roomy shaded sites, many of which are creekside. A large lake for fishing and swimming is at the front of the park and it offers canoe and paddle boat rentals."

    "We enjoyed a challenging 11-mile hike up and over 3 mountains from trail heads inside the park. There are shorter hikes that start here as well."

    10. Unicoi State Park & Lodge

    50 Reviews
    Helen, GA
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (706) 878-2201

    "Set in a lush green Forrest, Unicoi State Park just outside of Helen, GA, has something for everyone."

    "We were the only ones in the standard campground (fire pit, picnic table, tent pad). Because it was so cold, we used the huge lodge lobby/lounge to warm up in the evenings."

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Cabin Reviews near Buford, GA

587 Reviews of 48 Buford Campgrounds


  • Dana B.
    Jul. 12, 2021

    Hard Labor Creek State Park Campground

    Stunning Cabin!

    Nicest state park cabin I’ve never stayed in! The furnishings were beautiful and the screened porch was amazing. I really appreciated that the bedding and towels were plush and extremely comfortable-very unlike most state parks or other rental cabins. It was also impeccably clean, AND the bathrooms had handcrafted local soaps!

    As a side note, my husband is a wheelchair user and this was the most accessible vacation rental we’ve ever encountered (and we travel a lot). The picnic table had a seat cutout, the fire pit and grill were on a level surface, and the kitchen sink was roll under! 10/10 thank you HLC for the thoughtful attention to accessibility.

  • Leah S.
    Dec. 5, 2020

    Amicalola Falls State Park Camping

    Has it all

    RV/tent camping and cabin rentals. Campsites had wifi and pretty good tv signal. There's also a lodge/hotel on site with a restaurant, with gorgeous views overlooking the valley below. Camping sites are spaced well apart with electric, water and fire rings. The campgrounds also feature a bathhouse and laundry.

    Begin your Appalachian Trail journey here with 604 steps to the top of a beautiful waterfall.

  • J
    Aug. 28, 2018

    Fort Yargo State Park Campground

    Relaxation in The Woods

    Fort Yargo is in the Winder Ga area and is close to Helen, Jefferson, Athens and Atlanta. Entering the campground is a nice paved road and leads to tent camping, cabins, yurts and RV sites.

    Very clean park and has Historical area, playground, tennis court, bike and hike trails. Not to mention beach and boating area.

    Picnics, camping, boating biking and camping or just day use areas. Pet friendly and all around great park.

    There is a small general store, but you are so close to everything if you need it, it's there.

    Gread for the Georgia Bulldog crowd as its less then 30 minutes!

    I recommend this park highly.

  • R
    Jun. 29, 2019

    Vogel State Park Campground

    Beautiful State Park

    Beautiful State Park with roomy shaded sites, many of which are creekside. A large lake for fishing and swimming is at the front of the park and it offers canoe and paddle boat rentals. Lots to do on-site such as walking trails, hiking and fishing, playgrounds and a Conservation Corps museum. Trahlyta Falls is an easy walking path, and the park also offers nice cabin rentals. There are no sewer hook-up, but it does have an easy access dump station.

  • A
    Feb. 18, 2020

    Red Top Mountain State Park Campground

    First time visiting & it won’t be our last

    We’ve been wanting to camp here for a while, but every time we decided to go, it’s been all booked up.... that might have been our fault though, because we like to plan last min trips. 🙂 This time we actually planned it out a few weeks in advance and got a nice spot.

    I really liked the booking process, because it shows you exactly what spot is available and it even shows you a pic of the site you’ll be getting. Our site was only $35 a night + a $5 parking pass.

    The campground has a lot to offer! It has a boat access point, fishing, walking and biking trails, a small putt putt course, playground area for the kids and best of all it’s pet friendly! I can’t go without saying the employees are so friendly and helpful!

    Campsite wise, it has electric, water, cable, a huge picnic table & a grill/fire pit. The only negative was it wasn’t a full hookup. 😔Something else that I really loved was all of the huge natural rocks located all throughout the campground. Each campsite seemed to have their own collection of rocks and it really added to the experience. Another plus is that it has a dump station right at the exit, so on your way out you can take care of your last minute steps to finish up your camping experience. 😁

    If you’re in the area I would highly recommend this campground! You can’t go wrong!

  • A
    Sep. 5, 2016

    Vogel State Park Campground

    Beautiful hiking, large campsites

    We enjoyed a challenging 11-mile hike up and over 3 mountains from trail heads inside the park. There are shorter hikes that start here as well. My 9-year old loved exploring the mushrooms and nature growing in the very wooded campsites. The campsites are large with driveways, 1-2 tent pads, picnic table, fire ring and lantern poles at each site. The campground was very busy and you could see your neighbors around you. But this also means there are more conveniences like running water and hot showers. The campground also has a mini-gold course, lake and gift shop. There were lots of kids riding bikes and dogs are allowed, so while this so not a serene site, it's definitely great for families and groups that want to hang out!

  • Brian F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 2, 2020

    Two Wheels of Suchess

    Great Motorcycle Only campground

    Two Wheels of Suchess campground is one of the best motorcycle campgrounds I've stayed at. Open tent areas, trees for hammock camping, cabins and a bunk house are also available. Meals are available Friday night through Sunday morning, as well as breakfast on Monday morning. Fire wood and ice available 24 hours. The paved parking lot in front of the main lodge is for motorcycles only, however there is a gravel parking lot for 4 wheel vehicles. The campground and cabin areas are accessable via a bridge that is purposely not wide enough for a car to cross, but Motorcycles an trikes can. The facilities are kept in top-notch shape. Showers were spotless the 4 days I spent there. Lots of awesome roads in the area available to ride. Inside the lodge is the restaurant and an area to lounge with a fire place, big screen TV, couch, recliners and hundreds of motorcycle magazines to read. A stream runs through part of the tent camping area and next to the parking lot by the lodge.

  • Lillie M.
    Dec. 9, 2016

    Stone Mountain Park Campground

    Family orientated

    Several options available. RV hook ups, camp grounds, and yurt rentals. I did not rent a yurt but have heard good things from friends who have. Very clean camp grounds, if you don't mind a familes close by. Can set up next to the lake. Pet friendly and several children and families around. Ton of activities around stone mountain park.

  • Shari  G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 12, 2018

    Vogel State Park Campground

    Perfect for Families & Groups

    While it’s often a bit of a shock to come to such a developed and highly manicured campground after having spent some time in the woods without all the amenities, it sure was nice to get a hot shower in a heated bathroom! Vogel State Park was perfectly situated along Hwy 19 in the north Georgia mountains for an easy spot for the night.

    In early March, this state park was extremely quiet, especially in the loop designed specifically for tents, vans, and small rigs like ours. Each site has been lined with fresh gravel, a firepit, picnic table, utility pole, electricity and water. A few of the sites are pull-through and some are conjoined with another site, making it a perfect place for families/groups wanting to have close-by sites. Throughout the park, there are plenty of sites for large RV’s, as well as some walk-in sites for tents.

    The bathrooms are clean, with wheelchair accessibility in one shower and toilet, but the one near our site doesn’t have a wheelchair ramp to the bathroom itself. 

    In addition to the campsites, this park offers a small lake, hiking trails, playgrounds, miniature golf, and some modern, fully-equipped cabins complete with a small deck, grill, and picnic table.  The closest town is Blairsville, GA, about a 10 mile drive with most of the basics you need.


Guide to Buford

Camping cabins near Buford, Georgia range from primitive to fully equipped lodging options across several state parks and private facilities. Located within Georgia's Piedmont region at approximately 1,200 feet elevation, this area experiences hot, humid summers with temperatures frequently exceeding 90°F and mild winters with occasional freezing temperatures. Most cabin properties maintain year-round availability with peak season falling between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

What to do

Hiking trails: Stone Mountain Park offers multiple hiking opportunities with varying difficulty levels. "The hike to the top was a challenge, but the views were worth it," notes Judy B. from Stone Mountain Park Campground.

Water recreation: Access Lake Lanier directly from cabin sites at Don Carter State Park. "Site 7 is separate from the others and has the whole point except there is a trail behind the site. No easy, sandy water access unless you go to the nice beach they have," explains Christine from Don Carter State Park Campground.

Mountain biking: Fort Yargo State Park features extensive trail systems designed for mountain biking enthusiasts. According to Nancy W., the park contains "nature programs, gift shop, putt-putt golf, playgrounds, hiking, mountain biking, and a 260-acre lake offers swimming, boating, paddling, and fishing."

What campers like

Private waterfront sites: Red Top Mountain State Park provides lake access with varying degrees of privacy. Jeff E. notes that premium tent-only walk-in sites on "a point that sticks out in the lake" are available for "a few dollars more" at Red Top Mountain State Park Campground.

Year-round accessibility: Vogel State Park maintains operations throughout all seasons. Dave V. reports the park offers "two separate children's playgrounds... near a very nice volleyball court, permanent corn hole pit and state of the art outdoor exercise machine area" along with "bicycle and boat rentals available during summer months for reasonable hourly, half and full day rates" at Vogel State Park Campground.

Proximity to attractions: Cabin rentals allow convenient access to nearby points of interest. Holly B. mentions that at Stone Mountain Park "there are tons of things to do from Golf, hiking, zoo, laser show, food and you can hike the mountain or take a ride to the top."

What you should know

Cabin availability: Reservations should be made well in advance, particularly for premium sites. At Fort Yargo, Nancy W. visited "in late April and could only find a campsite during the week."

Noise considerations: Some parks experience higher noise levels due to proximity to highways. Jeff E. cautions that at Red Top Mountain, "you will hear I-75 traffic all night... the drone of the highway will remind you... that you are not deep in nature."

Weather preparedness: Georgia's climate requires appropriate planning. George & Patty C. advise against summer visits to Don Carter State Park Campground due to heat: "The ASPHALT is part of the reason... coupled with the fact that this is a new park and tree coverage is a bit sparse... We'll be back but in the Fall when it is a bit cooler!"

Service levels: Cabin facilities vary significantly between locations. Laura M. reports at Fort Yargo: "Sites have power and water" but require payment of "the $5 GA state parks entry fee" in addition to nightly rates.

Tips for camping with families

Beach access: Many parks feature dedicated swimming areas for children. Jennifer T. from Stone Mountain notes, "All the staff were extremely helpful and sweet. Shower house was clean, laser show fabulous and while hiking we saw a lot of beautiful wildlife!!!"

Activity options: Facilities designed specifically for younger visitors enhance cabin stays. Todd L. describes James Shackleford Memorial Park as "a nice park, pretty scenery" where visitors find "a nice huge state park with a lake and activities."

Family-friendly rentals: Dedicated family cabins provide appropriate accommodations for groups. Diane G. explains that at Unicoi State Park, "My children range from 5 to 16 and they all had so much fun!" with options to play "in the creek, on the swing set and walked the trail to the swimming section of the lake."

Tips from RVers

Site selection: Research specific site characteristics before booking cabin accommodations. Judi P. from Fort Yargo notes their "site was very level, and pull through" with convenient access to "grey water dumps in numerous places in campground."

Seasonal considerations: Avoid peak summer months for more comfortable temperatures. At Unicoi, Jennifer mentions they "stayed Feb 19th till 21st" and found a "great well kept campground with clean bath houses" at Unicoi State Park & Lodge.

Utilities and hookups: Cabin amenities vary significantly by location. Fanny D. from Margaritaville describes their accommodations: "We had a pave site full hookup pull thru with lake view. Very easy to get in and out, private and quiet, we had a picnic table, fire ring and bbq grill."

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